| Cycling is a wonderful pastime. It gets you out of | | | | resistance. |
| doors; it gives you a chance to do something for | | | | Between the close fit and the synthetic material, |
| your cardiovascular health with minimal impact to your | | | | cycling shorts provide comfort while you ride and |
| joints; and it is quite exhilarating. However, a fun ride | | | | help prevent chafing and rashes. A chamois lining also |
| can quickly turn miserable if you are not wearing | | | | protects you from chafing from the bike's seat itself. |
| proper gear. Flappy jackets create wind resistance. | | | | Finally, as these shorts fit so tightly, they effectively |
| Open-toed shoes are an invitation to injury. Heavy | | | | hug or compress the thigh muscles, cutting down on |
| shirts that hold in sweat, and loose pants can catch in | | | | muscle fatigue. |
| the bicycle's chain. Bad clothing choices have an | | | | When looking for shorts to wear cycling, the best |
| impact. One of the most painful choices, however, is | | | | material is lycra. Also, the best made shorts will have |
| opting not to wear proper shorts. | | | | more different pieces of fabric, or panels, sewn |
| There are many good reasons to don shorts before | | | | together. They may cost more, but the better fit |
| cycling--they are for more than showing off your | | | | you get is worth the extra expense. |
| heavily muscled thighs! The first advantage of cycling | | | | Any sport is safer when you use the right gear. You |
| shorts is the fabric from which they are made. Most | | | | would not ride horseback or play football without |
| are made of lycra, a breathable, lightweight material | | | | protection, right? It might be tempting to hop on a |
| that wicks sweat away from your skin and helps | | | | bike without thinking about your clothing-after all, kids |
| cool you down. Another plus is that these shorts are | | | | do it all the time--but if you want to be comfortable |
| made to be skin tight so they minimize wind | | | | and avoid chafing, bike shorts are a must. |